Brian Ellison is a Host/Contributor at KCUR, where he covers Missouri and Kansas politics. His reporting primarily focuses on the construction and real estate sectors, including topics such as real estate development, the housing market, and the construction industry. Brian's work has been featured in Presbyterian Outlook, KCUR-FM, Startland News, California Builder & Engineer, and West Valley View.
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By: Zach Wilson, Nora Crutcher-Mcgowan, Brian Ellison
The Kansas City Star’s Pete Grathoff waited more than an hour in traffic to witness the first World Cup match in Kansas City, where Argentina's Lionel Messi scored three goals against Algeria. Grathoff joined KCUR’s Up To Date to share his recap.
By: Brian Ellison, Zach Wilson
A new report from Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick paints a troubling picture of Missouri's financial future. He joined KCUR's Up To Date to discuss the budget cliff the state faces and how he wants his fellow elected officials to respond.
By: Halle Jackson, Brian Ellison
A new report from Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick says Missouri is facing a budget cliff. Gov. Mike Kehoe says he thinks the state's budget needs to shrink as a result, and suggests some nonprofits or local municipalities could fund some programs instead.
By: Elizabeth Ruiz, Brian Ellison
Eleven candidates are running as Democrats in the August 4 primary for U.S. Senate in Kansas. Christy Davis, a candidate from Cottonwood Falls, said that number shows Sen. Roger Marshall’s failure to represent Kansans. Davis is touting her experience as the only candidate who served in a federal leadership role.
By: Elizabeth Ruiz, Brian Ellison
First-term Kansas state Sen. Patrick Schmidt said the issues facing residents are greater than what can be addressed at the state level. Calling himself the “door-knockingest candidate in the race,” Schmidt is competing in the crowded Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.
A recently released audit of Missouri’s finances shows the state is on the brink of a budget crisis. Missouri Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick discusses what his office found and how he wants elected officials to respond.
By: Brian Ellison, Gabriella Lacey
John Dale, the longtime public address announcer for Sporting Kansas City, the Kansas City Mavericks and countless local sporting events, is now bringing his voice to World Cup matches at the stadium in Monterrey, Mexico.
By: Halle Jackson, Brian Ellison
The popular food kiosk at Varsity Club in the River Market will expand to a second location. The new restaurant will include a takeout window and dine-in section with an expanded menu.
By: Halle Jackson, Brian Ellison
French fries are quintessentially American, and nearly ubiquitous at Kansas City restaurants. Here's where you can find the best straight-cut, waffle, and curly fries, plus tater tots, poutine and more.
After a 40-year career in financial services, Kansas U.S. Senate candidate Sandy Spidel Neumann is focused on optimization. She spoke on KCUR's Up To Date about how her business background has prepared her for Congress.
